Chapter 2: Installation
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Figure 2-2. Installing and Removing DIMMs
To Install:
Insert module
vertically and
press down
until it snaps
into place.
Pay attention
to the
alignment
notch at the
bottom.
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Installing DIMMs
Note:
Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules:
http://www.supermicro.com/TECHSUPPORT/FAQs/Memory_vendors.htm
CAUTION
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM
modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the
memory is interleaved to improve performance (see step 1).
DIMM Installation (See Figure 2-2)
1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with
Bank 1. The memory scheme is interleaved so you must install two
modules at a time, beginning with Bank 1, then Bank 2.
2. Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the
notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM
module incorrectly.
3. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the
slot. Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above).
Memory Support
The X5DPA-TGM/X5DPA-TGM+ only supports ECC registered DDR-266/200
M H z S D R A M m e m o r y . I f y o u a r e u s i n g 5 3 3 M H z f r o n t s i d e b u s
processor(s), you must use DDR-266 SDRAM. If you are using 400 MHz
front side bus processor(s), you may use either DDR-266 or DDR-200
SDRAM. However, if a 400 MHz FSB processor is used, DDR-266 will run at
200 MHz.
